Suddenly

Why do do TV companies insist on churning out these fem friendly disease of the week TVMs ? It`s easily explained . Imagine a fourty something woman zapping through the channels trying to find something to watch after a hard days work . What`s on ? HAMBURGER HILL - A Vietnam war film . PLATOON - A Vietnam war film . FULL METAL JACKET - A Vietnam war film . BLACK HAWK DOWN - A movie not set in Vietnam and yes it`s a war film . So Mrs fourty something comes to the conclusion that unless you like seeing human beings kill one another there`s no point in subscribing to movie channels so therefore TV companies contribute to a very real market of movies where the main protagonist is female

And I couldn`t help thinking SUDDENLY is the most typical of these type of TVMs . Kirstie Alley plays Marty a woman who works in a diner and is just too sassy and fun loving to be true . You do get the impression that if she was miserable and introverted destiny would bless her with good health and a long life but as with all these other type of movies produced by TV companies bad things happen to nice women and she finds herself facing eternity in a wheelchair

As you can imagine SUDDENLY plays out like you`d expect it to . There`s a lot of bitterness from Marty , a romantic subplot , a really cute dog ( Though thankfully the romance doesn`t involve the dog ) and a lecture on how to enjoy sex if you`re a paraplegic . I do have to admit BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY was much better but then again I`m a male who likes Vietnam war movies

I watched this movie one day when i had nothing else to do and was very glad i did in fact watch. Admittedly when you watch it you're wanting to yell 'be positive' but then you imagine yourself in a similar situation and realize maybe you would act the same.

I had no problems with the acting, and liked the 'hero' of the movie as i think his character was very likable. Was a different personality than i have been used to for the 'heroine' as i have watched her in many other movies before, but i think she pulled it off well, better than others might of imagine.

The plot line was predictable, and it was a happily ever after ending, and someone wanting a light, simple movie to watch i recommend it.

I am not a huge Kristie Alley fan, but I truly enjoyed this movie, as a nurse myself, it was very realistic. I totally enjoyed it.I really was able to identify with Kirstie's character. I really wish this film had gotten more attention. She is a great actress and the fact that she hails from Kansas is all the more better. The African-American friend that trusted her with his dog did a great job. I really felt his hardship.I do wish the movie could have dove further into her life as a waitress/lover before this tragic accident happens. This movie is so different from usual "Alley films,TV, things, but It is very much worth watching!I really enjoy her in Look Who is Talking movies, but I would buy this also. I do want to TiVo it, or buy it! Thank you- Debbie

Really a great movie with a story that you won't found again. The story is original an the head-characters (Marty and Joe) are both in a wheelchair. I didn't ever see a romantic movie about two persons in a wheelchair, really great. The story is dramatic, is takes some feeling to see the problems and to understand what she is going through.

I have seen this movie for the first on television, I taped it, and I have seen it a couple times since.

I know what I am going to do this evening, see this great movie again!!!

(I am sorry for my spelling and my English, I am not used to write in this language, but i think i am learning)

I don't know -- have folks misplaced their hearts or what? Okay, it wasn't the most perfectly produced movie in the world - but, I'm sorry, I found it inspirational. I have a few health issues myself, and this film helped me to appreciate what I do have now - it's amazing what your mind can talk you into sometimes....

Kirstie Alley did a wonderful job -- she must have really worked hard to have been able to maneuver the wheel chair as she did, and the emotions she tapped into touched me. "Joe" did an excellent job, as well, as did "Bob" and the rest of the cast - the pathos in this film did find its way into my tear ducts.

I guess it can all depend on your mood. If you're in the mood to pick apart the aesthetics or production (i.e. stay in your head), then best forget it - but if you're heart's open (this is a beautiful idea/story), why not go for the ride...